Pinchas and Gaston|Shvei Tzion

Pinchas and Gaston in the captivity of Zion:

"God is in the small details" - declares Pini Selma, the charismatic owner of the "Pinchas and Gaston" boutique hotel, as I sit across from him in the kitchen of the luxurious villa in Shebi Zion, sipping coffee, relaxing in front of the pastoral view of the beach spread out before me. Indeed, the small details (and the big details, and the details in general) in the new mansion were definitely endowed with a divine spirit, after all, perfection, as we know, is the property of God alone.

And if I put philosophy aside, I can simply point out that the new Pinchas and Gaston estate in Shavei Zion is a work of art in the field of modern design. Each piece of furniture is unusual, innovative and stunning in its beauty, carefully collected from top designers in Europe and combined with other items with great talent so that the overall result is amazing in its harmony and perfection.

"There are no other things like this in Israel," adds Fini and he is right again. In terms of aesthetics, equipment, level of investment and luxury, this place is a breakthrough, a kind of "leap of a step" in the field of luxury B&Bs.

The owner of this boutique hotel has managed to create an ultimate experience of luxury, romance and indulgence, with all the elements - the location and the view, the building itself, the interior design and the design (yes, the design again, after all, this is the strong point of the mansion) serving the purpose precisely and with excellent taste.

Allow me to take you, dear surfers, on a virtual tour of this wonderful place: the new and prestigious "Pinchas and Gaston" hospitality estate, located on the southern coast of the Western Galilee in the settlement of Shebi Zion, about 50 meters from the seashore near a wild area where sea turtles lay their eggs. A spacious villa (about 700 square meters) welcomes the guests and in it, on an impressive dining table, breakfast is served to the guests.

The villa also has cozy sitting areas, a wood fireplace and windows opening onto the garden with a large heated swimming pool with a view of the sea. On the basement floor - a professional spa complex, a boutique wine and cigar cellar.

The suites themselves have the same design but are organized differently. One of them is on the bottom floor and the other three on the second floor, and they all have a beautiful wooden balcony facing the sea. The connection between the floors is made by spiral stairs, reminiscent of stairs in ancient European castles. The lighting is soft, relaxing, pleasing to the eye, creating a particularly romantic and relaxed atmosphere.

In the suites themselves, a clean and elegant design line is noticeable, rich in quality details with a marine touch, which connects the guests to the natural environment - lighting fixtures made of oysters (displayed, by the way, in the Metropolitan Museum in New York), a bathtub in the shape of an oyster, and even a stylish toilet similar to luxury yacht toilets.

As I walk around the spacious, open, lighted space of the suite, my eyes catch other unusual details - a handmade tufted carpet, an abstract style wall picture, wooden wardrobes with a division on the man's side and the woman's side, a classic style screeter, a beautifully designed wooden fireplace - scenes from well-known Hollywood movies run through my mind - slender elegant women standing on an oak floor in red evening dresses, gaunt men with a cigar in hand, light Yala caresses the transparent white curtains... Then, suddenly, a brilliant idea popped into my head: the next James Bond movie must be shot in one of the hotel's suites! What's more, it will be a pleasure to watch it on the suite's huge plasma TV with all the luxuries of a state-of-the-art cinema system.

And so, thrilled and loaded with experiences, I approached the beautiful wooden balcony and - my soul was taken away: the view reflected back at me was simply unbelievable! The clear air, salty sea breeze, close and soothing sound of waves and the powerful, wild, overpowering blue color burst into my body and caused tremendous excitement.

Thus, standing on the balcony of the luxurious and beautiful suite of the "Pinchas and Gaston" hospitality estate in Shebi Zion, I realized that I had finally found what I had been looking for for so long - a place that allows breathing space, calm and liberating, that provides all the indulgences of the highest standards in the world - the truly perfect freedom.